The Director of Converse II and Special Programs reports to the Provost. The Director is responsible for the development of existing programs and for the development of new entrepreneurial academic programs. The Director coordinates the work of support staff and faculty teaching courses in Converse II and special academic programs. Duties shall include the following responsibilities:
- Promote Converse II, programs in Lifelong Learning, and special academic programs throughout the Converse, Spartanburg, and larger communities;
- Review and recommend revisions to the Converse II program;
- Review and recommend revisions to the programs in Lifelong Learning;
- Serve as liaison between the Director’s office and faculty, department chairs, and deans;
- Present to the Provost all budgets under the Director’s jurisdiction;
- Direct and evaluate the performance of the staff working under the Director’s supervision and recommend compensation and compensation adjustments for those personnel;
- Present regular reports on the progress of the Director’s programs;
- Work with the Provost to ensure that all programs under the Director’s direction meet all applicable standards of external accreditation and are compatible with strategic planning standards at Converse; and
- Assume direct responsibility for maintaining relationships between Converse programs under the Director’s direction and any external partners, including public school constituencies.